Thinking today of Chester Bennington and Chris Cornell and Robin Williams and all of those whose lives have been lost to depression and suicide but did not make the headlines or the social media news feeds. I have walked in your shoes. I have put my leg over the bridge, stood at the open 13th story window and considered walking out, have thought I was nothing, thought that others would be better off without me. Those are the lies depression tells us. You mattered. You are missed.

If you are depressed and thinking about hurting yourself, reach out your hand. Help is out there. You don’t have to go it alone.

I have been close to suicide many times. I have friends and acquaintances who have committed suicide or attempted it. Depression is a terrible battle to fight when you feel alone, but you are NOT alone. Reach out for help. I hope my own blog can help you.